You know, there are marketing studies contradicting that. It is possible to take people who don't want things, but present things to them as having other characteristics which they do want. The end effect is people buying things they really don't want. This was done way back in the 50's - and it is the essence of propaganda.
Sometimes, being naive on a subject is dangerous. And trying to convince others about "common sense" without informed knowledge is even worse.
I didn't say anything about "common sense" though, even a little. I also didn't say anything about marketing or advertising not working, I'm just talking about this specific situation which is pretty laughable.
Sometimes, being naive on a subject is dangerous. And trying to convince others about "common sense" without informed knowledge is even worse.